With blizzards, heavy rain, and sub zero temperatures, you’ll need to keep the kids busy inside. Making chocolate bark is the simple and easy way to go. This one is based off of the lovable Cookie Monster. You and the … Read More...
The Basic Supplies You Need for Art Journaling
Do you keep an art journal? I do, and it’s a great creative hobby. If you don’t, maybe you’re interested?
As Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs says: “The beginning of the year is a wonderful time to start new things … Read More...
Tutorial: Mug caddy organizer wrap
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how you can make a mug caddy to turn an ordinary mug into a desk organizer. The fabric organizer wraps around the mug with pockets all around the outside. And of course, you can … Read More...
World Traveler Cupcakes
Do you know anyone making a big trip this year? Here are some cute cupcakes that you can create for them. You can pick and choose the areas that you want to feature on the cupcakes. Do they best you … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringed fleece Mohawk hat for kids
How cute is this fleece Mohawk hat? Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern for making one. The fringe Mohawk is a fun look! The ear flaps will keep ears covered in the cold air, and the long braided straps … Read More...
Pincushions with Polymer Clay
I think this is an adorable example of using clay to make useful things. Nette shapes the owl free hand but you could use a few layers of cookie cutter cut outs with the top couple having a circle … Read More...
Cake Decorating Techniques
Is one of your resolutions or goal a new hobby or skill. I would love to be able to decorate cakes like a professional. Of course, I need to learn how to bake a cake that I can be proud … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric beaded necklace
So Sew Easy shows how your fabric scraps can become beautiful fabric beaded necklaces. Their tutorial shows 2 ways to create fabric beads – wooden beads covered in fabric and, for larger lightweight beads, small Styrofoam balls covered in fabric … Read More...
Giveaway: 25 Stylish Knitted Slippers
Sandy is the winner!
My feet (and the rest of me!) are pretty much always cold, so I’m growing more and more interested in knitting socks and other coverings for my feet. I really want to knit some slippers, and … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalog
I’m so happy to share with you another review for Stampin’ Up! Right now Stampin’ Up has their brand new Occasions catalog and is a supplement to the regular yearly catalog adding wonderful products for Valentine’s Day, Birthday’s, Spring, Mother’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Mouse wrist support that wraps around your desk edge
If you use the computer (and mouse) for any length of time, it’s nice to have some support for your wrist. Patti from Garden Matter has figured out how to make a padded fabric wrist support that wraps around the … Read More...
Shop Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Shop handmade! What is it? It is a weekly feature here at Indie Crafts called Shop Handmade where you can link up your Etsy shops.. These posts will go up every Monday!
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22 Small Craft Room Storage Ideas
… Read More...Do you have a tiny space but lots of craft stuff? Maybe you’re moving house, or making room for a new arrival and you seriously need to downsize your scrapping or craft space.
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Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon tote bag
Lia Griffith shows how you can make a simple tote bag. It’s super easy to make from a sturdy home dec weight fabric and wide ribbon for the handles. The ribbon handles are sewn all the way down the sides … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool fingerless gloves
Susan from Oh My! Creative shows how you can make these wool fingerless gloves. Wear them over a pair of gloves for an extra layer of warmth on your hands on the coldest winter days. Add a heart (or other … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed fleece scarf
This fringed fleece scarf make a great first sewing project! Just one simple seam, and it doesn’t even have to be perfectly straight. This could also be a neat project to make with scout groups or as a service project.… Read More...
Is This The Cutest Tissue Holder Ever?
This adorable Crochet Whale is actually a Tissue holder. I love when Crochet combines with everyday items. It’s not only practical but it allows you to enjoy your handy work on a daily basis. This Tissue Holder Pattern Is The … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Markers
Kristina Werner has a cool coloring technique on her blog that she’s calling a Dry Palette Marker Watercolor Technique. By scribbling your water based markers onto watercolor paper you can make palette that you can then use to pick up … Read More...
14 Inspiring Craft Room Ideas
14 craft rooms from around the web to inspire your own craft room creativity. Whether you use these ideas exactly as shown, or just to spark some inspiration for your own scrap room organization, you’ll be well on the way … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Fish
Meg Newberg share’s another great project – fun fish sculptures – that would make great decorations anywhere. If you used foil in the body to reduce the weight, you could make a handful of these for a mobile which is … Read More...